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Pot a Tiny Tree at Bonsai Bar — Two Hours of Hands‑On Bonsai at Societe Brewing, Old Town
A two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop at Societe Brewing Company where every attendee pots a tree with materials and expert guidance included.
Pot a Tiny Tree at Bonsai Bar — Two Hours of Hands‑On Bonsai at Societe Brewing, Old Town.
Bonsai Bar at Societe Brewing Company in Old Town is a beginner-friendly, two-hour workshop that walks you through selecting and potting a tiny bonsai. The event bundles instruction, a ceramic pot, a tree you choose, borrowing tools, and ongoing post-event support in a lively brewery setting built to bring people together.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on bonsai for beginners
The event is structured for newcomers: over two hours you learn basic bonsai techniques and leave with a planted tree of your choosing, guided by experienced instructors.
Everything provided — tools and takeaways
Tickets include a ceramic bonsai pot, the tree you pick, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree‑iage support; shears, a chopstick and a soil bin are available to borrow during the workshop.
A communal brewery backdrop
Set inside Societe Brewing’s Old Town location, the workshop pairs hands‑on learning with a social brewery atmosphere that emphasizes community and bringing people together.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Expect an approachable, social two‑hour session where you pick a tree, pot it in a ceramic container, and practice basic pruning and placement with instructor guidance — all materials and borrowing tools provided, plus access to ongoing support after the event.
THE CRAFT
Hands-on bonsai for beginners
The event is structured for newcomers: over two hours you learn basic bonsai techniques and leave with a planted tree of your choosing, guided by experienced instructors.
THE KIT
Everything provided — tools and takeaways
Tickets include a ceramic bonsai pot, the tree you pick, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree‑iage support; shears, a chopstick and a soil bin are available to borrow during the workshop.
THE VENUE
A communal brewery backdrop
Set inside Societe Brewing’s Old Town location, the workshop pairs hands‑on learning with a social brewery atmosphere that emphasizes community and bringing people together.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits and what to check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Workshops run two hours; plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Ticket holders keep the tree they pick and the ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and get ongoing support through the Tree‑iage program; shared tools (soil bin, shears, chopstick) are provided to borrow.
Societe Brewing is the event venue; drink tickets are not included with Bonsai Bar tickets.
Events are ticketed per person — one ticket per attendee — and seating is limited; contact the venue about under‑21 attendance policies.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree/ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person, not per tree; every attendee must have a ticket because space is limited in the venues.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Many venues are family friendly and allow underage attendees with a parent or guardian; contact the venue directly to confirm the under‑21 policy for the specific event.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No — drink tickets are not included with Bonsai Bar event tickets.
When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to check in and grab a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What’s included with a ticket?
You keep the tree you pick and the ceramic bonsai pot, receive two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree‑iage support; shared tools such as a soil bin, shears, and a chopstick are available to borrow.